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Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton Arctic PatrolJournal Entry - Aug. 22, 2008 - Dutch Harbor, Alaska | |
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August 22, 2008 Journal Entry From Capt. Vincent Delaurentis, Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton Commanding Officer: 21 Aug - moored Dutch Harbor, Unalaska for brief stop for fuel, logistics and to repair ship's evaporator...it is good to be making our own water again! 2017 (Alaska Local Time) - HAMILTON underway from Dutch Harbor with the quest to become the first major multi-mission cutter to conduct a safety and security patrol in the Arctic. 2040 (ALT) - HAM I secured and cradled for sea. Crew observed a fin whale breach off the starboard beam as we cleared the channel...a good sign...4,000 nautical miles to go! | |
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